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Balance and BarbellsAuthor: Kayla Durck
New episodes every Friday!Balance and Barbells is for women looking to become 1% better each day and to improve their health and fitness journey. Your host Kayla Durck, is an online personal trainer and fitness coach. Her goal is to make fitness accessible for everyone while living a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Balance Barbells discusses fitness, routines, and everything in between. Bringing you weekly episodes that dive deep into all things health and fitness and becoming the best version of yourself. Our motto: Be authentically you and become better each day. Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Identify If Your Calories Are Too Low & How It Can Destroy a Successful Body Recomp
Episode 70
Friday, 5 June, 2026
In this episode, I'm chatting all about how eating too little or in a deficit for too long will hinder your progress and the overall effects on your metabolism. Especially for women aiming for body recomposition.Some of the topics we cover include:The misconception that eating less always leads to faster fat lossHow food has been demonized and its impact on women’s nutritional choicesSigns that your caloric intake is too low, including fatigue, poor sleep, and hormonal imbalancesThe risks of long-term undereating, such as metabolic slowdown and muscle lossThe importance of a strategic, balanced caloric deficit for body recompositionHow to monitor progress effectively through photos, measurements, and body composition data Timestamps: 00:00 - Why low calorie intake can sabotage your results 00:30 - Signs you've been under-eating for too long 01:56 - The dangers of demonized foods and improper caloric restrictions 02:54 - How under-eating impacts metabolism and hormones 04:01 - Recognizing when your calories are too low 05:23 - The mismatch between calorie deficit and actual fat loss 06:48 - Long-term effects of calorie restriction on metabolism 08:11 - Signs of chronic undereating and what to do about it 09:23 - How body fat loss stalls in prolonged caloric deficits 10:48 - The importance of priming your body for fat loss 12:07 - Structuring a sustainable strength training routine 14:40 - Ensuring your workouts promote muscle hypertrophy 16:00 - Nutrition strategies for muscle preservation and fat loss 18:10 - Tracking progress beyond the scale: photos, measurements, and body composition scans 21:20 - The influence of stress, sleep, and hormonal health on fat loss 22:51 - Final tips: building habits and structuring your plan for success Hume Health Scale Work with me____Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, fitness, or healthcare advice. Always consult with your physician or qualified healthcare provider before starting any exercise program, nutrition plan, or making changes to your health routine. Participation in any fitness or wellness activities discussed on this podcast is done at your own risk. The views expressed are based on personal experience, professional expertise, and available research at the time of recording. Share feedback/send fanmailFreebies/ProgramsTransformation Roadmap: Why you're stuck + scorecardApply for the Transformation ProgramHigh Protein/Macro-Friendly Recipe eBookAll links Support the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest
